Fall Flea and Tick Prevention in Winston-Salem

Our Winston-Salem veterinary hospital veterinarian recommends using flea and tick preventative medications year-round, even as the weather starts to cool in the fall. If you abandon your flea and tick preventative medications as soon as the weather starts to cool, you may find yourself with a flea infestation inside your home. This is because fleas and ticks can still be found in leaf piles, tall grass, bushy areas and in forests.

Popular Flea and Tick Hiding Spots in Winston-Salem this Fall

Fleas and ticks are extremely resilient. Ticks are active anytime the outside temperature is 40 degrees or warmer. Adult fleas can live for up to five days in temperatures as cold as 33 degrees. This means that even as the temperatures start to cool in Winston-Salem, NC, your pet is still at risk.

Popular flea and tick hiding spots include areas that your pet frequently roams in your back yard or where your pet sleeps outside. They can also be found in tall grass, piles or blankets of leaves and in the trees and bushes. Our veterinarian also recommends not leaving food and water dishes outside at night. Open containers of food and water will attract local wildlife, like squirrels, possums, and raccoons, which may be infested with fleas and ticks.

Winston-Salem Pet Parasite Control with our Veterinarian

If you are looking for Winston-Salem pet parasite control, you can find it at Forsyth Veterinary Hospital. Our veterinarian, Ruth M. Gillis, DVM, offers flea and tick control medications for dogs and cats, and we can help you choose the right medication for your pet’s lifestyle.

To learn more about flea and tick control in the fall and to schedule your pet’s wellness examination, contact us at 336-765-1225. We are currently offering $10 off any one service at your pet’s first office visit and 10 percent discounts on our in-hour dental procedures.

What methods do you use to prevent fleas and ticks on your pets in the fall?